2 prii, any problem with two fobs

Jennjay · 05-26-2006, 06:03 PM

I have 2 Prii, 05 and 06. I like to have all my keys on one chain. Am I asking for a problem carrying both fobs together? Have not had a problem yet, but I hear that cellphones and other things with RF siganals can cause problems. Is a second fob a source of RF interference?

hilore · 05-27-2006, 02:25 AM

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I have 2 Prii, 05 and 06. I like to have all my keys on one chain. Am I asking for a problem carrying both fobs together? Have not had a problem yet, but I hear that cellphones and other things with RF siganals can cause problems. Is a second fob a source of RF interference?
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Can you ask the dealer to program all the FOBs for both cars?
I understand that Prius allow four FOBs per car. Am I correct?

--Hilore

galaxee · 05-27-2006, 02:48 AM

you can't have a fob programmed for 2 cars. well, theoretically you can, but it would be a serious pain in the tail to program and to use. the likelihood of it actually working is pretty much zip.

Jennjay · 05-27-2006, 07:57 AM

I don't think having both fobs the same is a good idea. The cars are usually next to each other and there are times that it might cause a problem. Unocking one and not the other, etc. I was just wondering if them being in my pocket together is a problem. Interference, battery rundown, etc. Like I said no apparent problems yet.

routeonedog · 05-27-2006, 08:34 AM

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I have 2 Prii, 05 and 06. I like to have all my keys on one chain. Am I asking for a problem carrying both fobs together? Have not had a problem yet, but I hear that cellphones and other things with RF siganals can cause problems. Is a second fob a source of RF interference?
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On a side note, while walking down the street at work the other day I passed
a parked Lexus SUV. It chirped as I passed by, which I though was bizarre
until I realized that I had my fob in my pocket.

Was temped to give it a try, but did.

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05-26-2006, 06:03 PM	#1
Jennjay Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Fort Myers, FL Posts: 142 My Car: 2008 Prius Package: #6 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 1	I have 2 Prii, 05 and 06. I like to have all my keys on one chain. Am I asking for a problem carrying both fobs together? Have not had a problem yet, but I hear that cellphones and other things with RF siganals can cause problems. Is a second fob a source of RF interference?

05-27-2006, 02:48 AM	#3
galaxee running WOT until out of fuel Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: central NC/ western WI Posts: 9,027 My Car: 2005 Prius Package: #5 Nominated 5 Times in 3 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 20	you can't have a fob programmed for 2 cars. well, theoretically you can, but it would be a serious pain in the tail to program and to use. the likelihood of it actually working is pretty much zip.

05-27-2006, 07:57 AM	#4
Jennjay Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Fort Myers, FL Posts: 142 My Car: 2008 Prius Package: #6 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 1	I don't think having both fobs the same is a good idea. The cars are usually next to each other and there are times that it might cause a problem. Unocking one and not the other, etc. I was just wondering if them being in my pocket together is a problem. Interference, battery rundown, etc. Like I said no apparent problems yet.